LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Philip Brendel upon the occasion of
being named the 2009 Father of the Year by the FREEPORT/BALDWIN LEADER

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those illustrious individuals who have devoted their time and
energy to raising their children, enabling them to build the skills
necessary to succeed throughout their lives; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Philip Brendel upon the occasion of being named the 2009 Father of the
Year by the FREEPORT/BALDWIN LEADER; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Freeport, New York, Philip Brendel spends a
great deal of time with his four children, supporting and encouraging
them academically and in their musical endeavors; in addition, he has
been a softball coach for Little League, a Cub Scout Pack leader and
taught religious instruction at Our Holy Redeemer; and
WHEREAS, Philip Brendel is extremely proud of his brood; his eldest
daughters are both music majors in college, his son plays the drums in
the concert band at Freeport High School, and his youngest daughter has
just started music lessons; and
WHEREAS, Philip Brendel mentioned that as a parent you must nurture
and cultivate your children's interests and that being a great father is
due in part to the love and support of his wife, Tonia; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Tonia, and their four
children, Marilyn, Veronica, Peter, and Melody, all of whom feel privi-
leged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his many achievements; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Philip Brendel's distinguished
record merits the recognition and respectful tribute of this Legislative
Body; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Philip Brendel upon the occasion of being named the 2009 Father of
the Year by the FREEPORT/BALDWIN LEADER; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Philip Brendel.